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Freeze Warning Extended for Vinton County, Crops and Plants at Risk

Freeze Warning Extended for Vinton County, Crops and Plants at Risk

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Vinton County schools report fewer suspensions, better attendance across grades

Vinton County schools report fewer suspensions, better attendance across grades

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Vinton County tourism calendar spotlights festivals, trails, and township traditions

Vinton County tourism calendar spotlights festivals, trails, and township traditions

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Vinton County Courthouse serves as hub for records, titles, filings

Vinton County Courthouse serves as hub for records, titles, filings

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Vinton County website centralizes services, notices, and local office contacts

Vinton County website centralizes services, notices, and local office contacts

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Vinton County airport paving begins as tourism office plans hiring
Government

Vinton County airport paving begins as tourism office plans hiring

Workers had already started milling at the Vinton County Airport as commissioners also weighed a new tourism-office hire, putting two county development bets on the table.

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Austin Powder employees support Vinton County Dog Shelter with donations
Community

Austin Powder employees support Vinton County Dog Shelter with donations

Austin Powder employees delivered shelter supplies to McArthur, where overcrowding has left the Vinton County Dog Shelter short on basics like feed, leashes and cleaning items.

Sarah Chen2m read
Kids Summer Meals program offers free boxes for Vinton County children
Community

Kids Summer Meals program offers free boxes for Vinton County children

Seven breakfasts and seven lunches went out each week, giving Vinton County families 14 meals per child with no registration needed.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County Health Department won't distribute mosquito repellent this season
Healthcare

Vinton County Health Department won't distribute mosquito repellent this season

Vinton County will have no county-issued mosquito repellent this season after losing an OEPA grant, leaving residents to rely on their own prevention.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County seniors get legal aid dates and Blingo fundraiser details
Community

Vinton County seniors get legal aid dates and Blingo fundraiser details

Daybreak Adult Daycare’s June calendar brings Blingo Bingo, legal aid June 11 and weekday care for seniors who need meals, rides and help staying home.

Lisa Park2m read
ODOT tree trimming closes SR 160 weekdays through June 30
Government

ODOT tree trimming closes SR 160 weekdays through June 30

Weekday traffic on SR 160 will be shut down between SR 324 and SR 32 for tree trimming, forcing daytime trips to plan around a June 30 end date.

Marcus Williams2m read
U.S. 50 resurfacing through Vinton County to cause summer delays
Government

U.S. 50 resurfacing through Vinton County to cause summer delays

Flaggers on U.S. 50 and a long SR 56 detour are already complicating trips through Vinton County, with more closures due in McArthur and on SR 160.

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Recovery Connections of Southeast Ohio closes, ending Vinton County support
Healthcare

Recovery Connections of Southeast Ohio closes, ending Vinton County support

Vinton County is losing a peer-recovery lifeline as Recovery Connections of Southeast Ohio winds down by June 30, with no clear plan to replace its support.

Lisa Park2m read
Lake Hope and Zaleski State Forest anchor Vinton County recreation
Community

Lake Hope and Zaleski State Forest anchor Vinton County recreation

Lake Hope and Zaleski give Vinton County low-cost recreation, steady visitor traffic, and a landscape that still drives local identity and spending.

Sarah Chen6m read
Veggie Van to bring fresh produce to McArthur every Tuesday
Healthcare

Veggie Van to bring fresh produce to McArthur every Tuesday

Fresh produce is parked in the heart of McArthur every Tuesday, with the Veggie Van offering pay-what-you-can fruits and vegetables through October.

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Wild Turkey Festival draws crowds, celebrates McArthur heritage
Community

Wild Turkey Festival draws crowds, celebrates McArthur heritage

Thousands filled downtown McArthur as the Wild Turkey Festival turned the U.S. 50 and Route 93 intersection into one of Vinton County’s busiest economic draws.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County athletes finish strong, miss state berths at regionals
Education

Vinton County athletes finish strong, miss state berths at regionals

Naomi Boyd’s personal-best 800 and Jackson’s school-record relay left Vinton County and Jackson close to Columbus, but state berths stayed just out of reach.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County pageant sign-ups set for Fourth of July events
Community

Vinton County pageant sign-ups set for Fourth of July events

Families have two June sign-up windows for the 70th Miss Vinton County Pageant, with Big Miss and Little Miss deadlines arriving fast.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County schools name Teresa Snider interim superintendent, hire middle school principal
Education

Vinton County schools name Teresa Snider interim superintendent, hire middle school principal

Teresa Snider stepped in as interim superintendent through July 31 as Vinton County schools also filled the middle school principal job, keeping summer planning in-house.

Sarah Chen2m read
Zaleski State Forest roads, trails close for Southern Ohio Forest Rally
Community

Zaleski State Forest roads, trails close for Southern Ohio Forest Rally

Zaleski State Forest will close June 13 for the Southern Ohio Forest Rally, cutting off roads and bridle trails in one of Vinton County’s biggest public lands.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County calendar tracks events, hearings and community gatherings
Community

Vinton County calendar tracks events, hearings and community gatherings

Vinton County’s June calendar puts deadlines, fundraisers and a major solar hearing in one place, making it the county’s most useful planning tool right now.

Sarah Chen5m read
Poison hemlock blooms across Vinton County, educator warns of danger
Community

Poison hemlock blooms across Vinton County, educator warns of danger

Poison hemlock is blooming in Vinton County, and the danger reaches roadsides, parks and front yards. Burns warned that mowing can spread toxic dust and sap.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County countywide yard sale returns June 7
Community

Vinton County countywide yard sale returns June 7

Shoppers will fan out across Vinton County on June 7 for Treasures in the Hills, a countywide yard sale built to bring traffic, cash and bargain hunters to local driveways.

Sarah Chen2m read
Truth Church of Hamden plans weeklong Vacation Bible School in June
Community

Truth Church of Hamden plans weeklong Vacation Bible School in June

Truth Church of Hamden will offer a five-day VBS for children 4 through 2026 graduates, with lunch and a Sunday finale.

Sarah Chen2m read
Hamden woman Donna Sue Eberts McCorkle dies at 84
Community

Hamden woman Donna Sue Eberts McCorkle dies at 84

Donna Sue Eberts McCorkle’s life stayed rooted in Hamden, from Hamden High School and county work to Care Outreach, where she served Vinton County families.

Lisa Park2m read
Heavy rain cancels Vinton County cancer fundraiser catfish tournament
Community

Heavy rain cancels Vinton County cancer fundraiser catfish tournament

Heavy rain and high water on the Ohio River shut down the Bink Fox Catfish Tournament at Racine Boat Ramp, delaying a key fundraiser for Vinton County cancer patients.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County High principal Megan Sowers named state zone principal of the year
Education

Vinton County High principal Megan Sowers named state zone principal of the year

Megan Sowers won Zone 1 Principal of the Year, putting Vinton County High School leadership in a statewide spotlight as the district faces close scrutiny.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wilkesville fish fry and car show returns for 70th year
Community

Wilkesville fish fry and car show returns for 70th year

Wilkesville’s fish fry and car show will again raise money for its volunteer fire department, which helps cover the equipment and support rural emergency response.

Lisa Park2m read
Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival crowns royalty, fills downtown with music
Community

Vinton County Wild Turkey Festival crowns royalty, fills downtown with music

Paisly Kirby was crowned queen after McArthur’s Grand Parade as the 42nd Wild Turkey Festival filled downtown with music, contests and civic pageantry.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Purchases 1839 Hotel McArthur for Renovation
Business

Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Purchases 1839 Hotel McArthur for Renovation

Vinton County Convention and Visitors Bureau bought the 1839 Hotel McArthur to restore it as a visitor center, hotel and event space, aiming to boost tourism and preserve a county landmark.

Sarah Chen3m read
Mobile clinic brings primary and women’s care to Vinton County residents
Healthcare

Mobile clinic brings primary and women’s care to Vinton County residents

OhioHealth Wellness on Wheels visits the Vinton County Health Department every Wednesday, offering primary, pediatric and women's health services for McArthur and surrounding communities.

Lisa Park2m read
Lake Hope State Park anchors Vinton County outdoor recreation and local economy
Community

Lake Hope State Park anchors Vinton County outdoor recreation and local economy

Lake Hope State Park, adjacent to Zaleski State Forest near McArthur, offers year round outdoor opportunities including fishing, a sandy swimming beach, electric motor boating, hiking, mountain biking, bridle trails, and the historic Hope Furnace ruins. The park's mix of natural assets and trail connections matters to residents because it supports local tourism, shapes land management priorities, and requires sustained investment and civic oversight to preserve access and environmental health.

Marcus Williams2m read
Vinton County senior center plans fundraiser, June activities and meals
Community

Vinton County senior center plans fundraiser, June activities and meals

Blingo Bingo returns June 9 with limited tickets, raffles and donated food, while the senior center lines up June meals and weekday activities for residents over 60.

Marcus Williams2m read
Moonville Rail Trail group meets monthly in McArthur
Community

Moonville Rail Trail group meets monthly in McArthur

The Moonville Rail Trail group meets at Hope Schoolhouse each month while the trail pushes toward two final bridges, a bikeway connection and wider county access.

Marcus Williams3m read